A Prayer Before Dawn (2018)

I value film for exposing me to people, places, and situations that are beyond my ordinary life. I highly valued what I got in this film. Many reviews will tell you about the basic scenario: British boxer, drug addict, in Thailand gets thrown into local prison. He doesn't speak much of the language; being in prison means being in prison culture, gang culture, etc. This guy is screwed 10 different ways. The filmmakers achieved amazing feats of filming without giving themselves away; they also created the sound-space of a prison-frequent cacophony-and a prison in a foreign and sometimes alien culture. And the tattoos of the prisoners! Oh, did I mention violence?

Films about prisons and martial arts are usually attractive. "A Prayer Before Dawn" is a combination of the two genres and the most important: based on the true story of the English boxer William "Billy" Moore brilliantly performed by Joe Cole. The story of the addicted in heroin boxer that is arrested in Thailand and sent to a notorious prison, learning Muay Thay and winning an important tournament that changed his life gives the sensation of a documentary shot in a prison in Thailand. The plot and scenes are realistic and brutal, totally different from most of the Hollywood productions of the genre. It is not in the same level of the masterpiece "Midnight Express", but expresses the sensation of a Caucasian in a foreigner prison. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): Not Available

Really boring crappy movie. I was especting alot after seeing the trailer. The actor doesn't know anything about boxing or muay thai, he can't throw a punch without lowing both hands... Disappointing...

Let me tell you, this was not an easy watch. I was on the edge of my seat the entire span of the movie. I mean you really experience a taste of prison watching this movie. Astonishing in all aspects, yet very uncomfortable, and at points even scary.The characters were all extremely believable. The scenes all very real as well. Like some others mentioned, not a lot of dialogue, and it really pulls you in. The cinematography and the soundtrack elevate the characters and the scenes even more, becoming immersed to the experiences of Billy Moore. I don't recall a single moment where I turned my head, even though I did want to at some occasions. Some moments you didn't know what to expect. This intense movie immerses you from the beginning to the end. As someone who's struggled in life like many of you out there, you feel that connection to Billy Moore. His struggles and emotions were really felt during the movie. Oh and one more thing, don't watch this with your young kids.